Write A Creative Play Using Post-It Notes To Tell A Life Sto

Write a creative play using Post-it notes to tell a life story with a clear plot

After reading the short play, “Post-its (Notes on a Marriage),” create your own play featuring characters reading their Post-its. Your play should develop a coherent plot with a conflict, a climax, and a clear beginning, middle, and end. Utilize the format and style of the original play, incorporating Post-it notes as a narrative device to reveal characters' thoughts, feelings, and story developments. Be mindful to avoid using sensitive or distressing subjects, as instructors will report any such content.

Your response should be 2-3 pages long, double spaced, written in Times New Roman, 12-point font with 1-inch margins. Include a properly formatted APA title page. Ensure that your writing is original and that all sources are appropriately cited using internal citations for direct quotes, paraphrases, and new information.

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Creating a compelling narrative through a minimalistic format like Post-it notes offers a unique lens into character development and storytelling. Inspired by Dooley and Holzman's “Post-its (Notes on a Marriage),” I devised a play that explores themes of reconciliation and self-discovery within a fractured friendship. Through the use of Post-its, characters reveal their innermost thoughts, emotions, and pivotal moments that forge the story's trajectory.

The play introduces two characters, Emma and Lily, longtime friends who have experienced a falling-out stemming from misunderstandings and unspoken grievances. The play begins with each character contemplating a Post-it note, symbolizing their emotional barriers and desire to reconnect. Emma’s Post-its reflect her feelings of betrayal, regret, and longing for closure, while Lily’s notes reveal her hurt, pride, and hope for forgiveness. As they read each other’s notes, a dialogue ensues, slowly unveiling their personal truths and the roots of their conflict.

The narrative progresses as Emma and Lily exchange Post-its, each revealing vulnerability and remorse. The climax occurs when Emma admits her regret openly, and Lily confronts her own shame and lingering resentment. This profound exchange culminates in a shared realization that their friendship, though damaged, remains valuable enough to salvage. The play concludes with both characters agreeing to meet and discuss their future, symbolized by a final Post-it that reads "Hope" and "Forgive."

This play emphasizes the importance of communication, forgiveness, and understanding in repairing relationships. The use of Post-its as a storytelling device not only captures the essence of fleeting thoughts and emotions but also reflects the process of healing—step by step, note by note. By aligning with the style of the original “Post-its,” this narrative offers a visual and emotional journey that resonates with audiences familiar with the source material, highlighting the power of small gestures in transforming personal stories.

References

  • Dooley, P., & Holzman, W. (2016). Post-its (notes on a marriage). In L. Kirszner & S. Mandell (Eds.), Portable literature: Reading, reacting, writing (9th ed., pp. 955-959). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. (Original work published 1998)
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